Simple acts of kindness:

God spoke to my heart when I saw the children in your car on that very hot day. I knew you had your hands full, and the thought of being able to help you take them somewhere cool where they could have fun was overwhelming. I couldn't wait to give it to you. The joy your letter brought me is by far the best "purchase" I could have made, so to answer your question, "could I afford it?" The answer is ... I couldn't afford not to!

May God bless you.

The woman asked to remain anonymous.

John Gereau is managing editor of Denton Publications. You can share your stories of simple acts of kindness with him at www.denpubs.com, by e-mail at johng@denpubs.com or by mail at 14 Hand Ave., Elizabethtown N.Y. 12932.